Patents by Inventor Mi Jeoung Ahn

Mi Jeoung Ahn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250049419
    Abstract: A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided, including a flexible display and a controller which changes a layout of an image displayed on the flexible display. An image necessary for diagnosing an object is appropriately disposed on a flexible display according to a situation, and thus, the user can intuitively determine an ultrasonic image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju Jin, Mi Jeoung Ahn, Yuri Kim
  • Patent number: 12213833
    Abstract: Provided are a portable ultrasound apparatus, a portable ultrasound system, and an ultrasound diagnosis method performed by using the portable ultrasound apparatus. The portable ultrasound apparatus includes at least two probes having different specifications; a first display unit for displaying an ultrasound image; and a second display unit for displaying a control screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Hyoung-jin Kim
  • Patent number: 12193879
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Doo Sik Lee, Mi Jeoung Ahn
  • Patent number: 12081043
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound probe and an operating method of the ultrasound probe which can select a power transmission channel and/or a wireless power transmission mode that are most appropriate in an environment in which power transmission channels exist. The operating method of the ultrasound probe includes operations of obtaining a plurality of pieces of information about power transmission channels; displaying a power transmission channel list, based on the plurality of pieces of information about the power transmission channels; selecting a power transmission channel from the power transmission channel list; and receiving wireless power that is transmitted via the selected power transmission channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju Jin, Mi-Jeoung Ahn
  • Patent number: 11974880
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Publication number: 20240074730
    Abstract: Provided are a portable ultrasound apparatus, a portable ultrasound system, and an ultrasound diagnosis method performed by using the portable ultrasound apparatus. The portable ultrasound apparatus includes at least two probes having different specifications; a first display unit for displaying an ultrasound image; and a second display unit for displaying a control screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Gil-ju JIN, Mi-jeoung AHN, Hyoung-jin KIM
  • Publication number: 20230380807
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Doo Sik LEE, Mi Jeoung AHN
  • Patent number: 11813115
    Abstract: Provided are a portable ultrasound apparatus, a portable ultrasound system, and an ultrasound diagnosis method performed by using the portable ultrasound apparatus. The portable ultrasound apparatus includes at least two probes having different specifications; a first display unit for displaying an ultrasound image; and a second display unit for displaying a control screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Hyoung-jin Kim
  • Publication number: 20230240652
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Publication number: 20230233183
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Publication number: 20230165566
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Doo Sik LEE, Mi Jeoung AHN
  • Patent number: 11647986
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Patent number: 11633174
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Doo Sik Lee, Mi Jeoung Ahn
  • Publication number: 20230014965
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound probe and an operating method of the ultrasound probe which can select a power transmission channel and/or a wireless power transmission mode that are most appropriate in an environment in which power transmission channels exist. The operating method of the ultrasound probe includes operations of obtaining a plurality of pieces of information about power transmission channels; displaying a power transmission channel list, based on the plurality of pieces of information about the power transmission channels; selecting a power transmission channel from the power transmission channel list; and receiving wireless power that is transmitted via the selected power transmission channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju JIN, Mi-Jeoung AHN
  • Publication number: 20230015371
    Abstract: A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided, including a flexible display and a controller which changes a layout of an image displayed on the flexible display. An image necessary for diagnosing an object is appropriately disposed on a flexible display according to a situation, and thus, the user can intuitively determine an ultrasonic image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju Jin, Mi Jeoung Ahn, Yuri Kim
  • Patent number: 11457894
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound probe and an operating method of the ultrasound probe which can select a power transmission channel and/or a wireless power transmission mode that are most appropriate in an environment in which power transmission channels exist. The operating method of the ultrasound probe includes operations of obtaining a plurality of pieces of information about power transmission channels; displaying a power transmission channel list, based on the plurality of pieces of information about the power transmission channels; selecting a power transmission channel from the power transmission channel list; and receiving wireless power that is transmitted via the selected power transmission channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju Jin, Mi-Jeoung Ahn
  • Publication number: 20220233170
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Doo Sik LEE, Mi Jeoung AHN
  • Patent number: 11369347
    Abstract: A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided, including a flexible display and a controller which changes a layout of an image displayed on the flexible display. An image necessary for diagnosing an object is appropriately disposed on a flexible display according to a situation, and thus, the user can intuitively determine an ultrasonic image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju Jin, Mi Jeoung Ahn, Yuri Kim
  • Publication number: 20210290202
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Patent number: 11051787
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo